The state has extended the filing deadlines for the Homestead and Senior Freeze property tax rebate programs for another week because of the weekend’s winter storm, State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff announced today
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Gov. Chris Christie approved a new deadline for property tax relief programs.TRENTON — The state has extended the filing deadlines for the Homestead and Senior Freeze property tax rebate programs for another week because of the weekend’s winter storm, State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff announced today.
“Governor Christie has approved the new deadline for these property tax relief programs because of Saturday’s rare October snowstorm,” Sidamon-Eristoff said. “New Jerseyans who lost power or can’t travel safely will get the extra time they need to file.”
The old deadline was today.
Homeowners who have not yet filed for the Homestead benefit can do so either online at www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ or by phone at 1-877- 658‑2972. Automated access is possible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Residents who do not have an application or who need assistance can call the Homestead Benefit Hotline toll free at 1-888-238‑1233 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
To be eligible for the Homestead Benefit, a resident must have owned and occupied a home in New Jersey as a principal residence as of October 1, 2010. In addition, property taxes must have been paid on the home during 2010. Those aged 65 or older or who are blind or disabled must have earned $150,000 or less for 2010, and $75,000 or less for 2010 if they were under age 65 and not blind or disabled.
Applicants and potential applicants to the Senior Freeze program can call 1‑800‑882‑6597 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays to speak to a Taxation representative, get information on the status of a reimbursement check or request an application.
